Our People
A Family Affair
Founded by Justin’s grandfather, Lynn Alexander, Justin’s Place is truly a family effort. All members of Justin’s family are involved in assuring the success our mission to provide support to our community’s children and families.
Our Board
From fundraising to hands-on building, our board does it all! We are so grateful for this amazing team supporting our work! board@justinsplaceky.com
Harold Rainwater
Sherry Akers
Clay Corman
Kim King
Robby King
Lynn Alexander
Rovena Alexander
Louis Fister
Kasi Sato
Allie Barnett
CEO
After graduating with her Bachelors in Nursing and working as a Registered Nurse, Allie gained her certification as a PATH certified therapeutic riding instructor, CHA Level 2 Instructor, Stable Moments provider, and Certified therapeutic foster parent. Allie founded and ran her own therapeutic riding center in 2014 until transitioning into her role at Justin’s Place in 2020. She has since gained her PATH Mentor certification, Horse Powered Reading certification, Crisis Prevention Intervention Instructor certification, social-emotional coach certification and 200 hr yoga instructor certification. hello@justinsplaceky.com
Abianna Stiefel
Farm & Animal Manager
Abianna holds a degree in Equine Studies (training) and a minor in business. Abianna manages all farm and animal operations at Justin’s Place with a special focus on equine welfare and training. equine@justinsplaceky.com
Erin Hall
Stable Moments Coordinator & Instructor
Erin oversees our foster/adoptive program- Stable Moments and Stable Moments Mobile and is a PATH Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor. Erin has an amazing history in riding and equine assisted services. Outside of Justin’s Place, Erin works in equine insurance, is an adoptive mom herself and a CASA volunteer. stablemoments@justinsplaceky.com
Zella Schnitzspahn
Volunteer Coordinator
Zella supports operations and volunteer coordination at Justin’s Place and is an Instructor in Training. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Equine Science and Management and is currently pursuing her Master’s in Agricultural Economics as a Fellow in Extension at the University of Kentucky. Zella has an extensive background in horsemanship across multiple disciplines and is working toward her PATH Intl. certification. Outside of Justin’s Place, Zella is the owner and head trainer of Bay Star Sporthorses LLC and a USHJA Credentialed Instructor. support@justinsplaceky.com
Riley Sigler
Instructor & Vaulting Coach
With a degree in Equine Studies and her PATH Therapeutic Riding Instructor Certification, Riley instructs Barn Buddies and vaulting at Justin’s Place!
Anna DeLoach
Facility & Small Animal Support
Anna has a Bachelor's degree in Equine-Assisted Services and is currently working towards her PATH Intl CTRI. She manages care of our beautiful facility, garden and our small animal herd. She is also in training as an instructor for our participants. farm@justinsplaceky.com
Instructors
McKenna Phelps
Sarah Yost
Lesson Aids
Suzanna Arnold
Melissa Johnston
Estera Dunn
Benj Stout
Abby Cruser
Instructors in Training
Benj Stout, Estera Dunn, Zella Schnitzspahn, Anna DeLoach
Our lesson aids care for and lead our horses during lessons. They are crucial to provide excellent services by ensuring our most valuable partners are well cared for!
Our Volunteers
We truly could not accomplish this work without the work of our volunteers! They are TRULY EXTRAORDINARY individuals who give so freely of their time, energy, and expertise! Our volunteers make Justin’s Place special and show great care for our participants.
